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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
AN ACCOMPLISHED RASCAL.
Frank P. Landers Escapes from the Saltwater
Penitentiary-History of His Career.

ST. PAUL, Oct 13.-Deputy wardens and pen
itentiary guards have secured the country to-
day in vain looking for Frank P Landers, alias
Wilbur James, the noted confidence man, who
escaped from Saltwater penitentiary last even
ing. The general opinion seems to De that he
had help from the outside, as he has many
friends and acquantances in the Northwest
The history of Landerss career reads like
romance He is handsome fellow, Of engag-
ing manners and well educated. He born
in Utica. and dozen years ago. in Chicago was
engaged in some daring forgeries, for which he
was arrested in Sedalia. Mo-, and trial given
light sentence. Shortly after he served a
sentence of four years and six months in the
Hartford. Conn, jail, for forgery. He also
served short sentences at Baltimore aud Port
Jervis. After that he swindled Philadelphia
merchants out OF So 600 by of bogus
checks. and soon after levied upon San Fran
cisco people to the amount of $40. 600 He next
appeared in Chicago as Lieutenant Sommerville.
or the Navy. and cut great social swath in his
gold braided uniform He signalized his de-
parture by giving elegant banquet at the
Hotel Richelieu to a mum Der of prominent peo-
Pile. and the next day borrowed $1,000
from the same persons and disappeared.
Then he went TO Ithaca, N. Y, to
Europe again. and New Orleans, where he
assumed the character of New York Herald cor
respondent and head of Shreveport cotton
firm, and secured $1,000. Coming to st. Paul
he had considerable social success under the
name Wilbur F. James. and finally confdenced
jewellers here out OF So, 600 worth of goods. From
here he went to Europe, and his next exploit
was to cheat William Hendricks Sons, of Louis
vile, out of diamonds worth $1,000 After
another vacation in Europe he
attacked Omaha and away
from there SIS 900 richer After that he
went to Boston and bought two suits of clothes,
Offering forged check in PAYMENT. For this he
was apprehended, was brought to St. Paul and
for his misdeeds here. and found
guilty May 10. 1885. being sentenced to twenty
four years Saltwater. He of the
editors of the Prison Mirror. recently estab-
lished newspaper. and has conducted himself
with so much seeming recttude that be tad
been allowed many privileges, by the use of
which he finally made his escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
Mrs. Cleveland as a SCHOOLGIRL.

st Paul Special to Philadelphia Press
During their stay in St Paul Miss frankie
attended select school with her cousin, Minnie
Huddlestone Most of those who were their
school mates then married, and many of
them have moved away from St Paul. Abou:
all the remem brance of her that survives among
them is that she tail, lean and unusually
dignifed for her age; bright-witted and good
company when she chose to be. Some of her
old friends remember her giving dinner party
On this occasion she made up the bill of fare
did the marketing and cooked the entire dinner
with her own hands. and all who sat around the
board agreed that nothing could have been
nicer. Some of the boys with whom she went
to school had Frances assist them in making a
kite one day. and several of her old schoolmates
tell how she went out to pcnics with them to
place known Fountain Cove. Mrs Cleve-
land. on the other hand, remembers her old ST.
Paul friends and has recently mentioned the
names of some OF them in conversation regard
ing her coming visit To lady, who per-
formed some little service for her aunt years
ago. she sent present last Christmas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
Women Badly Beaten by a Burglar.

FON DU LAC, Wis. Oct. I3.-The city is highly
excited over the discovery of shocking tragedy,
which was committed near the limits of the
town at an early hour this morning. 1t seems
that an unknown burglar entered the residence
of Mrs Koehne and four daughters. He was
discovered and made a criminal assault one
of the women. but was unsuccessful. He then
attacked the five women with a club, nearly
killing all of them. The walls and floor of the
house are spattered with blood, aud everything
indicates that terrible struggle was maze by
the frenzied women. The assailant secured So
and escaped, after first threatening his man gled
victims with Immediate death if they made
outcry. A reward of $500 has been offered for
the detection of the criminal. The unfortunate
victims are in a critical condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
How tho President Looks.


AS to the President, he does not look az we'll
his picture represents him. He is greatly
fattered 10 his portraits that are sent abroad.
In size he is larger and more fabby than was
expected. and his complexion is rough aud bad.
In general conduct. he appears ratnar pleasauter
than fancy had pictured him. His manner of
conversation is more graceful and easy. and his
countensnce lights up with a smile that was not
anticipated. 1t is true the smile is fixed one
having the appearance of being manufactured
for the occasion. and not quite natural His
features also exhibit degree
of cunning, real foxy Craft
ness that a surprise. 1t accounts. however,
for power that has been exhibited in his
administration, that has perhaps been attr.bu-
ted TO others. The kind side toward the mug
wnmps, and the invention of the term .'ofen-
siye craftsmanship are seen in this fixed smile.
Cunning is strong Ingredient in the Presi-
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dents character. The reputation of blunt frank
ness, claimed for him, is not well deserved, II
the expression of his couutenauce at q reception
is fair index to his character. There is no in
dicatlon of high order of ability in his appear
ance, nor does it stand out In his speeches or
conversation. He is a man of moderate ability,
not more than fourth rate. 1t does seem strange
that such man should be chosen to the head of
a nation of 60 000s 900 of people, when there are
thousands and tens of thousands of men to be
found. vastly his superiors, in ability and in
general requirements. that qualify a person for
that exalted position. This choice was certainly
an accident that the people will not be likely to
repeat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
AdYina IN MnInars.

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t re.
heves the little sufferer at once; it produces nat
ura quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and tho little cherup awakes as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste It
soouhes the child. softens the gums allays all
pain. relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is
the best known remedy for diarrhoea. whether
arising from teething other causes Twenty
five cents bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
Stolen Money Recovered.

ST LOUIS, Oct. 13-The money taken from
the Pacific Express Company by messenger
John Owen has all been recovered. 1t was
found yesterday concealed in barrel of ashes
in the of the messengers residence. No.
SOC South Eighth street. this city. The amount
found $33. 900 Owens directed the
where the money was hid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
The Sparring Contest

Between Ed inland, of this city, and j. Hen
ley of Anderson Ind. is attracting the atten-
ton of the admirers of the manly art. It takes
place at Blessings Opera house, Saturday night,
Oct. Is. and special train will leave here at
P M, Saturday; returning, leave Shelby vile at
IL. midnight. Fare for round trip only 81.
Tickets sale at California House; corner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
PATTERSON, fine livery, so East Court st.

CAN'T 60 to church Why nota o my cough
would disturb the congregation. Cure it then
with Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar. a
pure vegetable remedy. unfailing as the sun and
mild and harmless as the summer air. Sold by
all druggists
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14


occasioned by the appearance in the Mipneapo-
lis Tribune. the morning after President
Cleveland's visit. of editorial containing Sc
we're structures on the ADMINISTRATION and tho
manner of conducting the present "tour for
votes" eliminated tonight when Mr.. A. j.
Blethen proprietor of the Tribune, was burned
in efigy by a crowd of rouehs. The exceptions
taken to the editorial were based principally on
the language used with reference to Mrs. Cleve
land, which was as follows
1T is extremely hard to respect either mem
Der of this family now touring for votes. Mrs.
Cleveland is a handsome, mature woman, appar-
emily several years older than she is said to be.
AT least. she was old enough to have exercised
her own free choice in marrying Grover Cleve-
land. 1t is inconceivable that abe should have
married him except to obtain the position of
mistress of the White House. Such marriage
would never have been thought of but for the
astonishing political accidents which, in the
course of two three years., brought Mr..
Cleveland out of the obscurity which is his
proper element, to the highest position in the
nation. 1t is hard to have respect for woman
who would sell herself to gross and repusive
a man as Grover Cleveland, and one with pri-
vate record so malodorous, for the baubIe of a
private social ascendency. She is now object
of curiosity and remark for gaping crowds.
and her photographs sold almost,
If not quite as freely Mrs. Langtry's. Such
is her reward. If she reelection
for Grover. she will have four years more of the
hence gives. and of the delight of unf1agging
newspaper notoriety. After that she will SIM
ply have to put up with being the wife of as in
significant and obscure a man ex-President
could possibly be. One cannot help pang of
sympathy for her, but she has chosen her lot
deliberately"
About 10 o'clock this evening about 100 men
and boys. mostly mem bers of association of the
lowest class of local Democracy. known as the
Algonquin Club, gathered at a saloon of a rather
hard reputation. and after drinking heavily, re-
paired to a secluded spot in a side street and
fired the usual straw man which has been seen
such occasions from time mmemorial The
mob was led by Mayor A. A. Ames who is the
patron of the so-caled wide Open" element
which had control of the city until
crippled last spring by police COM
mission of Republican creation. Ames
foremost in the Cleveland reception. and takes
no pains to conceal his self proposed candidacy
for the vice presidency. After burning the
effigy the crowd proceeded to the Tribune build
ing and made further demonstrations. but was
finally dispersed by the police Mr. Blethen re-
CARDS the affair joke on Mavor Anes and
tine crowd, as impor ,ant business kept him away
from the Tribune office Tuesday night. and
he knew nothing whatever of the article until it
appeared on Wednesday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
Vessel and Crew Given Up for Lost

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Oct. 13-The schooner
Thomas L. Tarr, that sailed from here Aug. 49,
with a crew of fourteen men, fishing voy-
age, is given up for lost with all on board. She
was last seen at anchor Sept. 3. the day of the
disastrous hurricane the banks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
Notice the California Excursions

Offered the public by the l., B & w. railway:
Leaving indianapolis Oct ii. y. Is, 10. % and
&c. allowing the choice of many different routes.
For full particulars call at the l., B. & W.
No. 1873 South Illinois street, Indi-
annapolis GEO BUTLER, General Agent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14

NOTHING tries the patience of a more
than TO listen to hacking cough, which he
knows conld easily be cured by investing % cents
in bottle OF Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-14
TRAINS INCENDIARY FROTH
Mayor Roche Concludes that Chicago
Has Had Enough Anarchist Talk,
And Issues Orders that Citizen Train Be Ar
rested and Placed in Jail in Case lie At
tempts to Deliver Any More Speeches.

CHICAGO Oct 13.-The Mayor this morning
directed the police department. to summarily
suppress George Francis Train and to not per-
NIT him to speak again. If he makes any fur
Their demonstrations be will be taken to the
lookup and held until he can be legally ad-
judged insane and committed TO lunatic asy
lum. The largest audience that he has yet had
in the city greeted Train at the Twelfth street
Turner Hall last night. there being between
], 200 and ], 500 persons present At night many
of those who got in the hall were simonpure
Anarchists and took his talk seriously. and it
will be surprising if nothing more serious than
laughter results from Trains utterances. Last
night he became little bold. When be said
the police would not allow him TO sell his paper,
he dared them to stop him there and when
score of those present jumped up and volun-
teered to sell his Anarchist sheet he supplied
them with copies, which were in a moment sold.
HIS speeches during the evening consisted of
few sentences on every topic that came to his
mind. He took a vote on a proposition to hang
Jay Gould, and unanimous AYE" was the re-
suit. After taking similar vote on .All those
in favor of the constitutional right to carry
arms" he dared the police to arrest him. He
called on Mrs. Parsons. and for
fifteen minutes she harangued the crowd. He
promised to build for the workingmen of Chi
cago a hail. with library and reading-room
which would accommodate 10, 900. and donate it
to them. This was greeted with long and loud
cheers. Afterward he said: II am going TO
build my friend Devine q -million-doliar
publishing house, twenty stories high. / will
then take Mayor Roche TO the top floor and drop
him down the elevator shaft. All those in favor
of throwing the Mayor down the elevator shaft
say ave." unanimous aye was the response
Mr.. Train was to have delivered lecture at
West Twelfth street, Turner Hall, to-
night but the en- gagement was cancelled on &C
count of Mayor Roches order to the police to
prevent any such lecture and Mr.. Train
left for Springfield to fill the
first of series of lectures in the
West. Before leaving he had number of let
tiers printed. addressed to Deviue the chief of
police, and Mayor Roche. which were read in the
saloon under the Turner Hall to number of
people who had assembled to hear the lecture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

The most remarkable increase in prop
erty values in this years assessments was
in Dallas county, $5,023, 900, which raises
that county from the fourth place last
year to the first place in the list as above
telegram received yesterday by Mr.
Walter Tips, from Colonel Goree, states
that the output of the Old Alcalde fur
mace, at the Rusk penitentiary Friday,
was thirty-six and one-third tons pig iron,
the best run that has ever been made at
the foundry.
From Tuesdays Daily
Comapche county returned her assess
ment rolls yesterday, showing an increase
of $177,949.
Comptroller's deposits, yesterday,
amounted only to about $1,400.
Governor Ross is in receipt of letter
from Senator Pope, agent for the frontier
claims accounts, dated Washington, Octo-
Der 20, in which he says: "Texas ought
to certainly feel satisfied with the result of
her claims before the board here, and, if
we can have the same success before con
gress, those of us who have put it through
ought to be thanked for the work. The fol
lowing is statement of the al
lOwances made by the board up to this
time:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
The Cemetery Tito.

Some one having made charge that
the title TO Greenwood cemetery was
clouded ut the time the property was pur-
chased by the city, Mayor Robertson has
been at pains TO furnish The STATESMAN
with the following abstract of the con-
dition of the title:
Deed from j. II. Patterson to the city
of Austin is dated, and was acknowledged
on July 10, 1886. II was filed for record,
and recorded July 20, 1886 book 20, page
80.
The release from Gee w. Sampson TO
j. II. Patterson Of the vendors lien re-
tanned IN the sale from Sampson TO Pat
terson, seven notes of $1,000 each, Is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
Information Wanted.
October IS, 1887.
Editor Statesman

Editor Statesman
Please insert the following notice: My
husband left home on the 18th OF Septem-
Der. 1887. His name is Henry Pruett, and
he is about thirty years Of age, weighs
about 100 pounds, wears a dark nous
tache and is crippled in left hip, which
causes him to limp very badly. Without
known cause, and without my knowledge,
he left home, and has taken with him my
two only children, little boy six years
old named Henry Hayden, and one three
years old named Leonard. When he left
he was running small country store
twenty three miles above Austin. Any
information as TO their whereabouts will
be Thankfully received by distressed
mother. Address, Mandy NJ. Pruett,
Bee Csyd POstofllce, Travis Co., Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
ReneWs Her Youth,

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which ia vOuched for by the
residents of the town: II am 70 years old,
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could not
dress myself without help. Now am free
from all pain and soreness, and am able
to do all my own housework. owe my
thanks TO Electric Bitters for having re-
newed my youth, and removed completely
all disease and pain" Try bottle, soc.
and 81, at Morley Bros drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

dated July 10, 1886. 1t acknowledges full
payment, and is executed by Geo. w.
Sampson, by Rachel A. Hen
dricks, attorney in fact. This
deed OF release was acknowledged
by Mr.. Hendricks, United States attorney,
in fact, before j. s. Wyrick, notary public,
July 10, 1886. 1t was filed for record, and
recorded July 90 1886, book 90, pages 1872
and 1893.
The power OF attorney from Geo. w.
Sampson to Mrs. Rachel A. Hendricks is
dated June 8, 1886, and was witnessed by
$. A. POsey and by g. NJ. Brass. 1t was
proven up before j. s. Myrick, notary
public, by s. A. Posey, as subscribing
witness, on July 10, 1886, and was filed and
recorded July 20, 1886, in book SO, pages
19l aud 1872.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

FROM SATURDAY 8 Dally.
Chartered yesterday: The Galveston
Soap and Manufacturing company; capt.
tai 100000.
Comptroller's deposits yesterday we're
about $4,000.
The superintendent of education made
the following ruling yesterday:
While the trustees have the right to
prescribe other subjects of instruction
than those mentioned in section 55 of the
act of 1884, they do not have the right to
require the teacher to teach any subject
not included in the branches prescribed
in section 4s, act of 1887, for examination
for the grade of certificate held by the
teacher.
The following is the full text of the
comptroller's ruling on the question of
occupation taxes upon national banks.
CoMPTRoLLERs OFFICE. !
October, IS, 1887. !
Dear Sir-Iu reply to yours of 9TH inst,
addressed to the attorney-general and by
him referred to this department for at
tentiOn and reply.
For some years prior to my adminis-
tratlon this department was in doubt as
to the power of the state to collect occu-
patton taxes from national banks, and
tax collectors were advised not TO attempt
forced collection of this tax, b1t to re-
csive payments of same when voluntarily
made.
Early in my administration this matter
was presented TO me for solution, and my
official ruling asked thereon. at once
Instituted a careful examination of the
question as to the power of the state to
collect occupation taxes from national
banks, and as to whether the provisions
of the general occupation tax law of
this state, reading as follows: From
every person, firm, or association
of persons engaged in discounting
and shaving paper, or engaged IN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
WHY Are They There?

Just why it is that negroes flock to the
county court room in such crowds every
day is one of the incomprehensible
They are not ornamental; they are not
useful, and most certainly they do not
perfume the room with the odor of pond
lilies or blue violets, aud what use they
subserve remains mystery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

Belva Lockwood has again bobbed up
sereneiy into public notice. This time as
leader of new political organization
called the industrial reform party"
BelVa will undoubtedly pose as the queen
bee in the new industrial bee hive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

At the Paris salon this year, there are
more than 500 women exhibitors, includ-
ing some twenty-five Americans. The
total number of feminine artists IN Paris,
both exhibitors and students in serious
afeliers, is about 1900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
Flashing 10 their pearly sheen,
From the glorious coraliDe,
See those teeth untarnishedl
White alike the back and front
zee, by the fragrant SOZODONT,
MAY beHuty's mouth be garnished

IL is not quite certain that Bacon wrote
Webster's dictionary, but the key is there,
and all the letters and syllables necessary
20 spell the name Of the idol OF the pre-
tenders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

The telephone monopoly which under.
took to put up the price OF service on sub.
scribers at Memphis and Nashville, has
taken fright at their resolute refusal 10
submit to the extortion, and announces
the restoration of the old rate Buffalo
Courier. This is an instance of cor
porstiOn striking and not being able to
make the rifle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

Time is too valuable to be wasted In
credulously experimenting with various
remedies, when 20 cent bottle Of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup will at once care your
cold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

The household remedy for pain, bleed
ing or inflammation of any kind is Ponds
Extract. Beware of limitations weak and
Four.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

Mr.. p. Reilly, auditing clerk IN the
comptroller's Office, furnishes the follow
ing statement of the total value of real
and personal property in q of the leading
counties of Texas:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

AhlS 10 eAcIuolNe VI JaXaDle values In
the counties of Brazoria, Comanche, Fort
Bend, Liberty, Marion, Newton and Ty-
Ter, from which the assessors rolls are not
yet received.
From Sundays Daily
The charter of the Farm, rs Alliance
Cooperative association, of Rusk county,
was filed here yesterday. Capital, 500, 1000.
1ncorrorators: w. H. II. Hays, H. G.
Berry, G. W. Burton, j. NJ. McAnulty, q.
E. Phillips, j. M. Wooley, W. M. Thomp-
son, and others.
The annual report of the Gulf, Colo.
RADIO d Santa Fe Railway company, re-
ceived by the state comptroller yesterday,
ehnuc. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

We recommend the WOovch Gun readers
evil 0ive good satisfaction. we'll made
class G0oteT
times its price II scGnt good moderate
Gdvtse ou WoOOice Kindly mention paper
lNOEO order
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27
Mustang LiIliimleBt

10 4nEAlCAN MUSTANG LISINENT cures all ailments
Vi nOhsEs, MULES and CATTLE. Outward treatment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-10-27

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the,
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
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Mustang L.inimsnf

MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMEET. applied vigor-
ously g. death 10 Swinney. WIND Calls Sore Backs